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EXCLUSIVE: OR Tambo’s forgotten speech at Chatham House

Africa Oliver Reginald Tambo - 9 Jul 2020

‘The choice we are faced with is to submit or fight’

Museum in a Box tells our stories

Africa Laura Kate Gibson - 12 Mar 2020

As efforts to repatriate Africa’s artefacts continue, a Zulu collective has hit upon a digital solution

What does the ruling on the suspension of British parliament mean?

Article Dario Thuburn - 24 Sep 2019

The court said that the advice the PM had given to the queen, who formally issued the prorogation order, was "unlawful, void and of no effect"

M&G Travel Advisory — Great Britain

Article Editorial - 29 Aug 2019

Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Is SA ready for Bojo’s no-deal Brexit?

Article Thando Maeko - 22 Aug 2019

The trade between the two countries represents 18% of SA exports to its largest trading partner, the EU and 10% of EU imports from SA

Boris Johnson wins race to become Britain’s next PM

Article Alice Ritchie & James Pheby - 23 Jul 2019

The former London mayor easily beat his rival, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt, in a poll conducted among members of the governing Conservative Party.

Boris Johnson launches campaign to become next British PM

Article Agency - 3 Jun 2019

After pulling out of the race in 2016, Johnson has launched a campaign to replace Theresa May

British PM May announces resignation in emotional speech

Article Agency - 24 May 2019

The resignation will signal the formal start of a leadership contest during which May would remain as caretaker prime minister

On climate change, a shift towards civil disobedience

Article Marlowe Hood - 15 Apr 2019

Since October, the world has seen a crescendo of grassroots protests around climate change, especially in western Europe and North America

May pledges to quit to save Brexit plan

Article Alice Ritchie & Robin Millard - 28 Mar 2019

The prime minister of Britain dramatically announced she would quit if her MPs finally backed her withdrawal agreement

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Unions cry foul over SABC dismissal costs and retrenchments

Sarah Smit - 21 Oct 2020

Broadcaster bodies say claims that a recent skills audit is unrelated to retrenchments are ‘irrational’

National

Finance probe into the Ingonyama Trust Board goes ahead

Paddy Harper - 20 Oct 2020

The threat of legal action from ITB chairperson Jerome Ngwenya fails to halt forensic audit ordered by the land reform minister

National

Fake trafficking news targets migrants

Jan Bornman - 20 Oct 2020

Exaggerated reports on social media of human trafficking syndicates snatching people in broad daylight legitimate xenophobia while deflecting from the real problems in society

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Corporates: A force for good for a sustainable future

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

In order to see people and nature thrive what is required is a strong focus on partnerships – we cannot act alone anymore

Special Reports

Combatting wildlife crime in Southern Africa activity annual programme statement (APS) No. 04

special reports - 20 Oct 2020

Concept papers are sought for implementating activities, for a multi-faceted programme that aims to reduce poaching and illegal trade in wildlife

Special Reports

The financial decisions made during your life journey, and their impact on your retirement outcome

special reports - 19 Oct 2020

The longer you save towards retirement the larger your retirement savings are expected to be due to the effect of compounding interest

Special Reports

In conversation with SA Reserve Bank Governer, Lesetja Kganyago

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

'Make interest rates zero and inflation goes up and then people save less – we need savings to fund investment in this country'

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Secure your business from cyber threats

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

Many business-grade security systems now have built-in learning systems and AI to help businesses stay up to date with protection

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Mental Health

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

During the pandemic there's been a dramatic increase in depression, anxiety and suicides, according to some of the surveys done

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Expert financial advice still recommended – especially in uncertain times

special reports - 16 Oct 2020

A financial advisor is an expert who will help you to protect your wealth and make a realistic plan when unexpected events threaten your wellbeing

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What is a virtual card, and how does it work?

special reports - 15 Oct 2020

A virtual card lets you pay online without ever having to take your card from your wallet or exposing your actual account information